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handcar — n. a small railroad car propelled by hand or by a small motor. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

handcar — ☆ handcar [hand′kär΄ ] n. a small, open car, orig. hand powered, used on railroads, as to transport workers … English World dictionary

Handcar — A handcar, in original condition (at the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum). The foot brake operating mechanism may be seen between the wheels … Wikipedia

handcar — /hand kahr /, n. a small railroad car or platform on four wheels propelled by a mechanism worked by hand, used on some railroads for inspecting tracks and transporting workers. [1840 50, Amer.; HAND + CAR1] * * * … Universalium